China Ceramics Network News I refuse to be mediocre and repetitive, and subvert myself and tradition. I regard design as fire, conveying ideas and energy. I know that design is people-oriented, takes all things as friends, takes nature as its teacher, and takes the free spirit as its soul.
——Zhang Tao
Zhang Tao
Beijing Pinjie International Decoration Chief Designer
Graduated from Zhengzhou Light Industry College
Study at the Interior Decoration Department of Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan
Good at style
Modern simplicity, new Chinese style, Nordic style, new decorativeism
Representative Works
Dragon Dream West Garden, Dragon Dream East Garden, Haima Jiuru Mansion,
Linxi Bay, Zhenghong Bay, Lin Yumeishu, Jianye Forest Peninsula,
Pro Utopia, Dongrun Taihe, etc.
Case｜Dragon Dream East Garden
Address: Beilong Lake, Zhengzhou City
House type: four bedrooms, two living rooms and two persons
Area: 165㎡
In the view of designer Zhang Tao, a home does not need complicated design, the customer’s experience is the most important, and the design must not only have warmth, but also empathy. Only by carefully interpreting the work from function to sense can we bring customers a pleasant living experience. Therefore, he strongly agrees with the design concept of John Parson, the father of minimalism, who pursues smart and simple design. The richness of a home must be given to it by the residents in the process of symbiosis with it. In this way, a home with an emotional core can have warmth. of.
This project takes modernity as the framework, and the entire case runs through the interactive relationship between functions and people. Visually, through the combination of gray tones and similar complementary colors, a life scene that combines modern fashion and humanism is placed in the space, making it The modern style of this case is personal and symbolic.
Because the surrounding walls are mainly plain colors, in order to avoid a feeling of thinness, Zhang Tao wanted the entire space to slowly "sink" down. The use of colors and materials can reflect his intentions.
The black leather L-shaped sofa has a faint glow. The wide design can easily accommodate the owner and guests. At the same time, the backrest of the sofa is low to reduce the bulkiness. The artistic marble coffee table is solid and steady, and the taupe floor tiles also match the color of the space, making it look particularly warm and comfortable under the beige light.
In order to balance the simplicity of modern design, designer Zhang Tao pays more attention to the presentation of lines in the selection of home accessories, using lines and geometric blocks to sculpt the space, guide and connect behavioral trends, without making too many structures, returning to Pure and simple, it makes the space visually distinct and at the same time lurks diverse surprises.
The dining area in this case is very variable, with different openings and depths, and different changes in the placement of the dining table. Zhang Tao considered the owner's lifestyle and designed the bar-style corner restaurant to increase the depth and cleanliness of the space, fully satisfying the owner's yearning for a hearty breakfast and his wish to entertain friends to gather and chat.
The combination of taupe velvet dining chairs and white marble table tops gives the restaurant a layer of elegance. The designer skillfully uses geometric wall cabinets and hanging paintings to form a visual focus, which only adds artistic charm and does not overwhelm the guests, giving the dining environment just the right touch. Comfort and laziness.
In order to give the owner a warm and peaceful sleeping environment, designer Zhang Tao selected a large number of soft fabrics in the master bedroom, which not only maintains the design but also conforms to the owner's daily habits.
Satin curtains, cotton bedding, curved headboards, and wooden floors appear in simple forms, spreading a warm atmosphere over a large area.
Designers with attitude, through the experience and feelings of life, remove unnecessary formalism, focus on functionality and humanization, let residents return to life itself, and use the most basic form to show the use of space According to the author’s expression, this is Zhang Tao’s design.
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